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Luperon Beach Resort Hotel ReviewsPage 1 2 3 4 5
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All Inclusive |
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Jul 2007 |
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Thomas Cook |
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minigrrl |
| Overall
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9/10 |
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We had a fantastic holiday, but heard mixed reviews from other people on exactly same holiday as us, so I guess sometimes it's what you make it...
Resort was lovely, room very clean and peacocks roamed around the grounds, maids left flowers in your room every day, staff very friendly. Enjoyed the buffet food, always a good variety. Oddly all the cake desserts tasted the same and came in an array of bright colours.
Everything was all inclusive, including all the alcohol (which I know is not in many "all inclusive" resorts), which I'm sure was great for some people but not why we went there.
The most annoying thing was there were large groups of chavvy families there getting wasted, jumping in the closed pools at night, and generally being rude and annoying. Not an ideal resort for families, and not the most couple orientated atmosphere really.
The most annoying thing, and this goes for everywhere in the whole island, is the street vendors. "Cheapy cheapy for England" They don't leave you alone, and whilst at first it can pull on your heart strings, after hearing it constantly wherever you are when out, or 15 times a day on the beach, it really starts to grate on you. When you see the extreme poverty that many of these people live in though, I guess you can't blame them for trying to do something to get out of it.
We did not experience any problems with crime, although we did hear from a family that their suitcases were broken into in their room.
We did a couple of tours which we enjoyed, especially the Dominican Monster truck tour. Reasonable prices, but please take some sweets / toothbrushes / toiletries / books for the local school children, as it seems to be expected yet we were unaware of this and felt horrendously guilty.
There's not a lot to do, and the 14 days we were there seemed to last forever, but it is great if you want a holiday with nothing much to do, which we did after many adventure packed holidays and city breaks all in a row. Don't go if you are looking for an adventure packed holiday.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jul 2007 |
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Operator: |
Thomas Cook |
| Submitted
By: |
Miss ER Roberts |
| Overall
Rating: |
10/10 |
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Luperon Beach Resort is an excellent hotel to stay at. I've been there twice and am going back again this year (2008). It's a wonderful tropical paradise. Although it is not for everyone. For instance, people who complain alot or people who are extremely fussy.
Food - Great, all different types and has a la carte. BBQ's down at the bottom near the beach at lunch time, Italian, Mexican, Spanish and a main restaurant. If you want to book a meal then you should be at the main restaurant early! Queues can occur early.
Activities - There is Horse Riding, Water Activities, Kids Club, Tennis, Basketball, Archery, Banana Boat and Table Tennis. The kids club you've got to be under 12 and you've got to book the Horse Riding and the Banana Boat on the morning you want to go. They have fitness and games in the main pools at various times.
Service - The staff is really friendly especially the animation team! They’re great. You will want to tip them!
It's a great place. If you’re not a bug person then watch out for ants! You'll be walking around and a troop of ants will suddenly come marching from around the corner. There are four pools and they do get cleaned regularly, but with there being plenty plants around, lot's of dead leaves fall into the pools!
It is a poor country though, and it is only a 3 star hotel. Places do need repainting, but that’s what they have been working at for two years nearly. Don't give them a hard time. They speak good enough English, but they don’t speak perfect English! It was a great time. If you call for a taxi then make sure that you ask for a car, otherwise they will bring a motorbike for way more than 2 people. They also run on their very own homemade alcohol drink. Which if you like, you'll have to go back for it. It is illegal to take it out of the country because it is so flammable!
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jul 2007 |
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Operator: |
Thomas Cook |
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Miss L Durbin |
| Overall
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10/10 |
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Well where to start! The most amazing holiday I have ever been on!
The animation team are awesome and make the holiday very entertaining! They stay up till late and the shows they put on every night are hilarious! They entertain in the pool as well as put on activities for the whole family to enjoy e.g. aerobics, basketball and touch just to name a few. In the mornings they would start with a game and get as many people to join in as they could, they are also very persuasive people!
The beach is very looked after and the sea was gorgeous, it was like getting into a hot bath. I made friends with the jewellery sellers and they also made you feel very welcome. They would make whatever you asked them too and nothing was much trouble.
The bar staff weren’t that friendly but they made good drinks and never made a mistake, I guess asking for both were abit much! The floors by the bars got very slippery when they were wet but they soon sorted it out and put mats down so it wasn’t too bad.
The hotel rooms were basic and always kept very clean, the cleaners made sure that there was fresh water in the fridge every morning and changed the bed sheets every day. The air con was very cold and it was nice to get into a cold room after sweating from dancing so much in the disco.
The pools were kept very clean and looked after and they had lots of shade!
The locals come down on the weekend and try and takeover. They would push in front in the queues whilst getting food but if you put them in their place then they start to respect, don’t let them put you off.
The food was good and the restaurant staff were very welcoming. I met a guy in there and spent most of the day with him when he wasn’t working.
I made so many friends that I was sad to go and leave them! Donato and Mario (on the animation team) are the funniest guys that I have ever met and the girls were amazing dancers!
Basically I could go on all day about how nice this place was! The trips were amazing but we didn’t book them with the reps we booked them privately as this worked out much cheaper and you get a much better choice!
This was a much recommended holiday and as soon as we got back in August we booked the same hotel and time for next year! To be fair I wouldn’t chose to go to a better place!
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jul 2007 |
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Operator: |
Thomson |
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Mr A Pleaden |
| Overall
Rating: |
10/10 |
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Amazing holiday, loved every minute.
The staff were awesome and I had a great time. The cleaner (a very nice lady who couldn't really speak much english) was excellent, gave a thorough job every day (sometimes twice a day) and never once complained. Always knocked and left if you was in the room, coming back later when you'd left. Only 1 complaint, I had an ant infestation but the staff came and re-roomed me and sorted the problem immediately. It wasn't really their fault and I was impressed with how they handled it. Word of warniing, if your arriving at the hotel between 3 and 6pm, you may not be able to get food but there is a couple of shops in the resort where you can buy crisps and chocolate.
Excellent holiday
Goin again July 2009!!
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jun 2007 |
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Operator: |
Thomas Cook |
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By: |
PinkLily |
| Overall
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9/10 |
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Me and my friend went to Luperon Beach Hotel in June 07 for 2 weeks. Neither of us had ever been to Dominican Republic and were a little apprehensive due to stories of it being really dangerous. These stories are all totally ill-founded and untrue!!!
We had the best holiday of our lives. Everyone in the hotel made our holiday amazing and special. The hotel rooms are basic but very clean. The staff there are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Everyone is very polite and friendly from the restaurant staff, to the bar staff to the guys selling their jewellery and carvings on the beach.
However, I must say a special thanks to the animation team, Roberto, Hans, Raphael, Eddy, the DJ, Mario and the girls (Hope I didn't miss anyone out!). They are the most wonderful and entertaining guys! They are all really fantastic fun and the shows they put on every night are excellent! They continue working into the small hours of the morning dancing with everyone in the disco and teaching Bachata and Merengue.
Another mention must go to the watersports guys, Raymond, Eddy and Spaghetti Man (Wellington). Another group of wonderful guys!
We had such a fantastic time, that within 6 days of returning home, we had rebooked to go again in October! We have been back now almost 3 weeks and are missing it terribly. This holiday, however, was a little different as we spent a lot of nights in Luperon town in the nightclubs there and in the town drinking rum with the locals until 4am in the morning! The people of Luperon are the most welcoming people I have ever met and we made many lovely friends.
We will definitely be going back in 2008 and for many years to come!
PS - Grumps - we went just after we heard the stories of you falling off the bull!!! Thankfully, we all got on and off safely! You were the most talked about holiday maker!!! I hope your arm is ok!
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jun 2007 |
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Operator: |
Thomson |
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Mr Peter Cain |
| Overall
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3/10 |
| Comments: |
Very run down needs a good refurb. When we arrived after a long flight and dropping every one else off at there hotels, we had to change rooms as opened balcony door and that fell off! Next room wasn't much better, everyone we talked to had changed their rooms two or three times.
After being there a few days they started refurbishing work, closing some of the bars one of the pools and pathways which we wasn't told or warned about. At the weekends they let the locals into the resort and they take over everything till Sunday night, so book your al-a-carte for Friday and Saturday. Some good trips were OK which you needed to get away from the resort.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
May 2007 |
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Operator: |
Thomas Cook |
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Miss T Howard |
| Overall
Rating: |
7/10 |
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Overall we had a good 2 weeks. Rooms were basic but very clean, everyone who worked there were very friendly (apart from one bar man who served all blonde women first!), they all worked very hard.
Restaurant was very clean and tidy too, they made a huge effort with presentation although food did get a little boring after a while. You get on arrival tickets for the a la carte restaurant, we only went once as it was similar food to the main restaurant.
The trips turned out to be quite expensive, we went on the Dominican discovery and the Catamaran. Both were good days out, broke the 2 weeks up as it got very boring sitting on the beach or by the pool everyday!
Beach was nice, few bits of litter though and sea can be quite rough.
I would recommend this holiday to families and group of friends looking for a cheap holiday to the Caribbean!
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
May 2007 |
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Operator: |
Thomas Cook |
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By: |
grumps |
| Overall
Rating: |
8/10 |
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My wife & I had a great time there. The animation team especially deserve a mention, they worked so hard for everyone, from around 10.00 thru to 02.00, and they were brilliant!
All the staff were really nice to us and the maids kept the room nice & tidy (a little tip goes a long way).
The grounds, pools etc were always well kept, one couldn’t want any more.
On a bit of a downside, our room looked a bit sad for itself. It had had a coat of paint slapped on and looked very amateurish, the air con once I figured out how to turn in on (I had to stick a finger in hole-no switch) wasn’t up to the job as it was well past its sell by date!
Also, when the people above us had showers, the water came through the ceiling in the bathroom bringing with it dirt etc from above. We reported it and eventually they came to fix it but the repair lasted 2 days hmm.
Otherwise-an excellent holiday.
If anyone goes on a trip via the holiday reps please take care. I had a nasty accident while on Dominican Discovery trip. If you decide to have your photo taken on the bull (you will know what I mean if you go), take extra care when getting off the bull. I slipped & broke my elbow & ended up in Hospital till the end of my hols...beware.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
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May 2007 |
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Operator: |
Thomas CookSunset |
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Miss B Rawlings |
| Overall
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10/10 |
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I just wanted to write a review to tell people how brilliant this hotel is. You’re missing out if you change your mind to go to this hotel!
The best part was the animation team they entertained you all day and up till 2oClock in the morning when the disco closed. I have met some amazing people there. I have been three times and the resort has just got better and better also I am going back next year.
I met a family who had also been there three times this shows that the hotel is very good. Also the variety of food was amazing. There is an a la carte there which hosts Spanish and Italian nights. If you go you will find anyone you meet including locals will make you feel welcome.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
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Jan 2007 |
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Operator: |
First Choice |
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Miss Sm Mulligan |
| Overall
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10/10 |
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well i think that the place was fantastic as i had a really good time there met loads of the local people and enjoyed my time there went to the disco late at night and met loads of holiday people from all over the world it was a really nice experience i recommend it to anyone really i was really sad to go and wanted to go back there for a couple of months after i came back....
the staff were really friendly to me and my family and made us have a really nice time there
the rooms were good and comfortable but i wasnt there most of the time as i was out and about all of the day as there was always something nice to do there and the food was really nice like the pancakes and ommletes in the morning..
eny way i think from this u will understand that i had a really good time there
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Oct 2006 |
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Operator: |
Thomas Cook |
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Miss P Barker |
| Overall
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9/10 |
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I went to this resort with a friend, the middle of October and I can honesty say the resort was excellent, where else could you go to the Caribbean all inclusive for little over £450. The weather was excellent got a mint tan. The room was spacious and in very good condition, we only had a 2 times we went to the room to find there was no water, but hey you are in the Caribbean what do you expect. It was only off an hour or so.
The pools where well looked after and very inviting. The bars were all great and the barmen have some good chat up line I assure you, but its nice to listen to for so long, some can be a little too over the top and the more you say no the more they try. However they do make some amazing drinks, so I would let them get away with it, its there culture.
The animation team were amazing and so much energy, all day and night they would be dancing and trying to ensure that everyone has the best holiday. The dancers in the show don't seem to do any of the day entertainment. But the other animation like Felix, Ricardo, Ishmael, and Lorenzo defiantly make up for the rest not doing anything, apart from rehearsing.
The resort was brilliant and if I could get the time of work I would go now, but reality this wouldn’t be possible until next March. We meet some great fellow British holidaymakers and we all plan to go again together. Go there and see for yourself.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
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Aug 2006 |
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Operator: |
Thomas Cook |
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Mrs K Gregory |
| Overall
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9/10 |
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My husband, daughter and I enjoyed a great holiday in August 2006.
Our room was kept comfortable and clean by Margarita who worked very hard. The animation team were excellent and tried so hard to keep everyone entertained and involved - some of the shows were hilarious.
We met some great people, in particular Chris and Bob from Liverpool and Brenda and Tom from Everton. Our 13 year old daughter said it’s the best hol she's ever had and she still talks about the friends she made and the great time she had.
The location of the resort is second to the none - the beach is really picture post card stuff. I’d recommend this resort to anyone and we hope to visit again - it's worth the long haul flight.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
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Jul 2006 |
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Operator: |
Thomas Cook |
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Ms A Marsden |
| Overall
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10/10 |
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After reading some of the reviews I wondered what I had let myself and my family in for. I was absolutely dreading the holiday. The flight was very long but on arrival to the Dominican we were met by a refreshing air conditioned coach who took us to the resort. On arrival we were greeted with welcome drinks, not sure what was in them but they were lovely.
The rooms were spotless, clean towels, beds made and fresh water in the fridge every day. The food is amazing, lots of variety even for the pickiest eater, I managed to put on half a stone.
The entertainment team were great, with water polo, volleyball and all sorts of games through the day and shows at night, they even have their own club dance you can join in.
You can also do snorkeling and kayaking on the beach which is just next door to the resort. If you are looking to go on any trips I would recommend the Mega Trucks (Dominican Discovery) but take some sweets with you for the children in the village as they are very poor, and really appreciate them.
The only down side to the holiday was the Locals that come in on a weekend. They can be a bit rowdy as they’re like any other group of teenagers, but nothing like what I was expecting.
All in all this was an excellent holiday. I would go back tomorrow if I could. I would definitely recommend it to anyone and look forward to going back as soon as possible.
Ignore all the bad reviews some people just like to whinge about the smallest things.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
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Jul 2006 |
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Operator: |
Thomas Cook |
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Miss J M Rawlings |
| Overall
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10/10 |
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Well, where can I start I have now been here twice in 1 year, which probably sums up how I feel for this hotel. I'm only 16 and I am now planning to save up myself and go with some friends.
I found the food exceptional with food to suit everybody’s needs, there was English for the people not willing to eat local cuisine, there was a lovely range of seafood including lobster, muscles and squid.
The resort itself I found very relaxing and enjoyable, as I could walk about without my parents knowing where I was going. The peacocks walking freely around the resort were loveable and sweet.
The rooms weren't the best I've stayed in but you are hardly in them and when you are, usually it’s when you are asleep. When I had my second trip, I found that the bathrooms had been refurbished and so the room was quite nice.
I've saved the best till last...The animation team! These guys tried their best all day, everyday to make everyone join in the games and dancing that they put on. The shows made me feel like joining a dancing class again, as the shows they put on were quite magnificent to watch and when the dancers had their days off, the entertainment turned to comedy with shows like Mr Luperon, where men are on stage making a fool of themselves. If you ever go be sure to be mates with Felix, Donato, Ricardo and DJ Moy, these are the best lads you could meet, plus they speak the best English. The rest of the gang for instance Daniel, Kenya, Nairovi etc. are all dead canny but don’t speak much English.
I'm sorry if I’ve bored you a bit, but I just have to let everyone know how much of an excellent place it is to stay and don’t be put off with bad comments, its just fussy people having a go. I saw lots of people who had gone back to the hotel when I went back the second time, so it’s not just me who loves this place!
Hope to see you there again!
Jade
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jun 2006 |
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Operator: |
Thomas Cook |
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By: |
mags1 |
| Overall
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8/10 |
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Flew from Newcastle with Monarch, great flight.
Once we arrived at our hotel we found staff ever so friendly they would go out of their way to make sure you had a great time. Within 2 days we were in our own crowd of 17 people adults and kids, every time we went to eat or go around the pools we all stayed in our group. Even on the evenings we went for al a carte meals the staff were very helpful at sitting us all together. Great service.
Short walk to the marina, which we did on three occasions. We felt safe to wonder around as people here were also friendly. Suzi who works and lives there is American and told us of different trips to go on. Very advisable to take sweets, pencils, pens and note books, well liked by the locals we even left one of our mp3s too the shop assistant Angelina, she was lovely. £30 to us one months wages to them.
Keep off the 151 saw many a person fighting with themselves after drinking this stuff one man thought he was woody wood pecker after 151, his face was a mess next morning.
The only down side to my holiday was I had sickness and the other for 9 out of the 14 days. There were mites in our room which were coming out of the wood frame around the headboard onto the pillows also ants in the juice I was drinking during the evening. I was confined to the room once again. The room was fumigated out 3 times which finally did work. I complained several times to our rep which he noted down, but no satisfaction on our return, a case of tough luck.
We’ve got to say that we all still keep in touch with each other after coming home so worthwhile holiday even just for the holiday mates we now have.
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